General Contracting FAQ

What is your service area?

We cover the entire North Texas area.

Are you Insured?

We carry umberella, general Liability, commercial auto, and workers compensation

Is the Deposit Refundable?

Our deposit is for retaining commitment to moving forward with the proposed project, and is only refundable due to contractors failure or refusal to perform contract to scope. This excludes all customer initiated cancellations not due to contractor negligence. Not to worry, The amount will be credited towards the full price of the project.

Do you use sub-contractors?

We do use subcontractors however we have strong and long term relationships with our subcontractors. We view them as part of our Apex Family.

What about payment ?

In the state of texas there is no cap on the size of a deposit. We require a 40% non refundable deposit. The purpose of this deposit is to secure commitment to the proposed project and to ensure that all prec-onstruction is completed properly.

How do we get started?

Our preconstruction process has six parts: project definition, project timetable, site evaluation, project cost estimate, agreement, and essential tasks needed to start (site survey, soil tests, plan submittal and permits, etc)

Does every remodeling job need a permit?

Building codes have been established by most cities, towns and countries. They vary considerably from one jurisdiction to another. A building permit generally is required whenever structural work is involved or when the basic living area of the home is to be changed. A professional who works in your city or town every day will know the local requirements.

Why is it when I get three different estimates that the prices are so different?

Many factors go into pricing a remodeling job. The most obvious is making sure all estimates have the same materials and scope of work. If you cannot understand all the information, go back and ask the contractor for clarification. If you cannot get satisfactory written results, eliminate that contractor from future bidding. Reputable and quality contractors will have When a contractor carries all the proper and required licenses and insurances, his prices will be higher than a “Chuck in a Truck” or “fly by night” contractor. Not to mention the support it takes to consistently deliver a quality product.